Mountain Child Early Learning & Care Centre

Observation. A child who may require the use of an epi-pen did not have a completed medication record by the parent indicating permission to administer, the conditions under which the medication should be administered, who will administer and the amount to be administered. To ensure the health and safety of a child requiring medication parents must provide permission and information regarding the use of the medication to the licensee. Submit by August 8, 2025, evidence that medication records are complete.

Observation. Children's records were reviewed and found to be incomplete. Missing from all records is reference to identify any person who is not permitted access to the child. Several records were missing the name and telephone number of a medical practitioner and emergency contact information. Current information is required to ensure children's safety in the event of an emergency. Submit by August 13, 2025, evidence that files missing the required information are updated and contain the required documentation. Three children's records are missing other information, such as physical characteristics, which can be used to readily identify a child in an emergency. Submit by August 13, 2025, evidence that the information has been added to the records. A child who has a prescription for an epi-pen requires a care plan to be developed to address this use. Care plans ensure that children requiring extra support receive safe and supportive care as well as supporting employees to know how to respond to any symptoms of identified conditions. Submit by August 13, 2025, the developed care plan with evidence the parent has been included as part of the development of the plan.

Observation. A diaper change mat is in poor repair. It is severely ripped and the inner foam is exposed. A change mat with foam exposed does not allow for proper cleaning and sanitizing which can allow for bacteria and germs to be spread between children. Submit by August 08, 2025, evidence that this issue has been addressed. A spray bottle containing a bleach-water solution was accessible to children. A bleach-water solution is a hazardous substance which poses a risk to children's health and safety. This was corrected during the inspection with the bottle being placed on a shelf out of children's reach. Submit by August 8, 2025, a plan to ensure that children will not have access to hazardous substances.

Observation. A structural change was made to the facility with the addition of a staff room. Licensing was not made aware of this change and the facility was not given written approval prior to the changes being made. A notification for a structural change is required to be submitted to Licensing by the follow up date noted.

Observation. Three staff certificates had not been verified by the early childhood educator registry. This was corrected during the inspection. It is a requirement that all certificates must be verified using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry. Submit to Licensing the system developed to ensure all certificates will be verified prior to employing a person.

Observation. It was confirmed by the director the staff have not practiced implementing the emergency plan in the last year. Staff must practice implementing the emergency plan to ensure they know what is expected in case of a real emergency. Submit by the follow up date noted the system developed to ensure the emergency plan will be practiced by all employees yearly.

Observation. Licensing observed cloths hanging on a wall. When staff were questioned on the cloths Licensing was informed that one cloth is being used all day for one child. Single use cloths ensure acceptable levels of hygiene are maintained which prevent the spread of germs. Submit to licensing by the follow up date noted the system developed to ensure healthy hygienic practices.

Observation. In the Group Child Care (Under 36 Months) program, Licensing observed spray bottles containing a bleach and water solution on counters which children have access to. A bleach-water solution is a hazardous substance and may cause harm to children. Submit to Licensing, by the follow up date listed, the system you will implement to ensure children do not have access to hazardous substances.

Observation. The manager's name was not posted.

Observation. Missing from the children's records was a space to record any person who is not permitted access to a child.

Observation. A system needs to be developed to ensure food in lunch kits is maintained at a safe temperature.

Observation. A covered container for soiled items is needed in the Group Child Care 30 month to School Age program.

Observation. A care plan has not been reviewed yearly.

Observation. Record of immunizations status is missing in some staff files. References were not available for two staff.

Observation. An employee's character references were not in their staff file.

Observation. Radon results have not been provided.

Observation. The pool noodles attached to the wires from the power pole in the 30m to school age care outdoor play space are deteriorating and are no longer in good repair.